Construction Law Ed.

The manual currently features 16 lessons in 2 parts. The Part 1 lessons cover the fundamentals of Construction Law. The Part 2 lessons address the other topics I typically cover in a 3-credit law school course. Part 3 is currently in development for release late in 2025. The manual is available here.
An introductory or survey course designed for law students.
Teaching Construction Law using a published textbook.
Teaching Construction Law using assigned materials available online.

An upper-level writing course for law students covering contract drafting, risk management analysis, and dispute settlement agreements.
An introductory or survey course for students in engineering, architecture, construction management, and construction science programs.
An experiential course for law students or construction management students focused on contracting practices as well as litigation, arbitration, and mediation of construction industry disputes.
This module provides examples of the widely used AIA contract forms, offering students a hands-on opportunity to understand the structure, terms, and practical application of these documents in real-world projects.
The AIA Contracts Documents are copyrighted and are provided for educational use only. Used herein with permission.
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Construction Law Ed. benefits from valuable research funding from the University of Arkansas School of Law and from the Ben J. Altheimer Foundation. Bailey Lovett, University of Arkansas School of Law 2025, provided excellent research and technical support during the website development process.